Bob has coached grassroots football for 60 years and developed thousands of players!! In that time he has seen lots of change, but today he remains as passionate to develop and learn as ever. Keeping himself fully up to date with FA coaching practice. Every player under his tutelage is asked to complete an age-appropriate […]
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Northumberland FA, Utilita Energy and TeamGrassroots will provide posters, bibs and leaflets to clubs and leagues We’ve joined forces with Northumberland County FA to promote their 100% Positive message across the season – encouraging Respect and positive behaviour in the grassroots game. Utilita Energy’s ‘Grassroots Fund’ – which is administered by TeamGrassroots each month – […]
How does having an ex-Premier League manager attend your club training session? The mystery ex-Premier League manager will come to your session and can do a session with the players and a live Q&A with the players/coaches. Your team or club must be available on the 30th of November 2022. This great competition is powered […]
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Your players parents attitude is important, if not more so, than your players. If your new to grassroots football you might think I am slightly over exaggerating. Read on for a real life incident that has just happened to me…. I have spent two years coaching my team at Under7 and Under8 level. We have […]
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They never win and most weeks lose by 9 or more goals but they always leave with a smile and a laugh. Rich started the team because his partners 2 deaf sons had nowhere to play. Not a week goes by when the mental health and happiness of the team isn’t at the forefront of […]
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SILENT SUPPORT WEEKEND On Silent Support Weekend, actions speak louder than words. On the weekend of the 5th & 6th November 2022, the FA will be piloting a Silent Support Weekend. This will be the first of two Silent Support Weekends, with the second to take place later in the season. Too often, there are too many […]
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Today I heard a comment made about me behind my back. I started to turn around and look, but then decided better of it and kept my eyes on the field. I have received… angry emails, full of “suggestions,” about who should he playing where and how I lost that day’s game for the kids. […]
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The fast-paced and fun way to master the ball The Pokémon Futsal Youth Cup by England Football gives young players across the country the chance to get involved in this energy-packed game, compete against other teams and go all the way to the national finals. Futsal is an exciting and dynamic game for […]
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Futsal is a skilful and high-intensity game played by ten players on an indoor court with a heavy ball. Here, FA youth coach developer, Ian Bateman, explains why Futsal is the perfect game for indoor training over the winter period. 1) If you are taking your team indoors for winter training, getting them to play […]
After believing you’re destined never to win a match Whitley Bay U12s finally win a match after 2 years of trying!!!!! “Our team has the players other teams turned away, I couldn’t, I just wanted them to have somewhere to play, honestly it kind of just became the norm, turn up, play, and get beat. […]
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